Gatherable laminated structure including an apertured elastic member
US4573991A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1984 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/49009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laminated structure adapted to be gathered for improved fit about a portion of the human body, said laminated structure comprising an elastic member disposed between first and second substrates of flexible gatherable material, said elastic member including a plurality of interconnected elastic elements defining apertures therebetween, and the first and second substrates of said laminated structure being secured together through at least some of said apertures.
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